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Christmas
From making Christmas candy and baking Christmas cookies, to decorating Christmas trees and gift ideas, we have everything you need to plan a perfect holiday. Find a huge collection of DIY Christmas decoration ideas, including Christmas tree themes and how to properly string lights, along with tips for hosting everything from a Christmas cocktail party or cookie exchange, to Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas morning brunch.
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Why We Drink Eggnog at the Holidays—and All the Many Ways to Enjoy It
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10 of the Prettiest Christmas Wrapping Papers You Can Shop on Amazon
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31 Days of Christmas Activities to Make Your December Even More Festive
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20 Gift Exchange Ideas That Everyone Will Love
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19 Answers to Your Most Common Holiday Party Etiquette Questions
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Use Our Holiday Cleaning Checklist to Prepare for a Season of Entertaining
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6 Sustainable-Yet-Beautiful Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas
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4 Houseplants You'll Find in Martha's Home During the Holidays—Plus, Tips for Displaying and Caring for Them
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Where to Hang Your Christmas Stockings When You Don't Have a Mantel
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Holidays Reimagined
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Want Yours to Be the Prettiest Presents Under the Tree? Avoid These Common Gift-Wrapping Mistakes
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16 Creative Color Schemes for Your Holiday Décor (That Aren't Red and Green)
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12 Holiday Party Mistakes Guests Make—and How to Avoid Them, According to Etiquette Experts
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The Best Faux Garlands to Dress Up Your Home for the Holidays
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11 Festive Serving Platters You'll Use for Every Holiday Meal
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Move Over Grandma Chic, Etsy Says the Holidays Are All About Grandpa Chic
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23 Delicious and Impressive Recipes for Your Next Cookie Swap
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How to Hang a Wreath Without Making Holes in the Door
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How to Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresh for the Entire Month of December, According to Tree Farmers
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How to Tie a Wreath Bow in 5 Different Styles
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10 Outdated Holiday Decorating Trends to Skip This Year, According to Experts
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How to Host a Cookie Swap, the Sweetest of All Holiday Parties
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12 Creative Advent Calendars You Can Make to Count Down the Days Until Christmas
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17 Thoughtful and Heartwarming Quotes About Christmas
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Roast Turkey with Herb Butter
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How to Set a Formal Dinner Table, According to Etiquette Experts
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How to Make a Winter Village House or Ornament
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A Glimpse Inside One of Martha's Famous Holiday Cookie Parties
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Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor
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Coveted Vintage Christmas Ornaments and Collectibles to Look for in Antique Shops—or Your Own Attic
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How to Plan a Cookie Decorating Party, According to a Baker Who Hosts One Every Year
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10 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
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How to Clean Every Type of Christmas Ornament the Right Way
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No Room for a Christmas Tree? Try One of These Creative Alternatives to a Traditional Evergreen
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Is It Too Early to Put Up Your Christmas Tree?
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14 Hardworking Oven-to-Table Cookware Pieces Pretty Enough for Holiday Meals
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Holiday Organizing Tips That Will Make This Season Tidy and Bright
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20 Christmas Games for a Very Merry Party—Whether You're Hosting Kids, Adults, or the Whole Family
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These Are the Most Impressive Gingerbread Houses That Martha Has Ever Made
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11 Beautiful Christmas Window Decorations to Inspire Your Own Festive Displays
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10 Christmas Party Themes That Are Festive but Fresh
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13 DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations to Make Your Home Festive and Bright
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How to Recycle, Reuse, or Donate an Artificial Christmas Tree
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How to Store Christmas Cookies So They Stay Fresher for Longer—Plus, 2 Genius Ways to Refresh Too-Dry Treats
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16 Holiday Decorating Ideas That Will Make Your Home Festive in 30 Minutes or Less
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15 Easy, Festive Holiday Baking Recipes for When You're Short on Time
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The Christmas Cookie Recipes Our Food Editors Make Year After Year
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34 Stocking Stuffers That (Almost) Beat the Gifts Under the Tree
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10 Artificial Christmas Trees That Look Even Better Than the Real Thing
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15 Wonderful Christmas Cookies to Make for Santa This Year
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Let Our Easy, Abridged Take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes Inspire Your Christmas Eve Dinner Menu
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How to Disassemble and Store an Artificial Christmas Tree in 5 Easy Steps
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How to Make Easy Christmas Wreaths That Call for Just 4 Materials
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Christmas Tree Clean-Up: Here's How to Tidily Take Down A Real Evergreen
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Your Complete Guide to Trimming and Decorating a Christmas Tree
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This Is When You Should Turn Your Christmas Lights Off Each Night—Plus, Other Seasonal Fire Safety Tips
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How to Store Every Type of Christmas Decoration in the Off-Season, According to Organizing Experts
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When to Take Down Your Christmas Tree, According to Tradition
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How to Set Up a Christmas Tree, According to the Experts
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Our Best Handmade Toppers for Every Kind of Christmas Tree
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12 Clever Ways to Gift-Wrap Your Christmas Cookies
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6 Organizations That Will Help You Send Homemade Holiday Cards to Kids Who Need Them
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Is It Too Early to Decorate for Christmas?